The Roman Catholic Community of St. Bernard of Clairvaux 500 Route 22 East, Bridgewater, NJ 08807 February 11, 2018 - Sixth Sunday In Ordinary Time “We are the Living Stones”, a family of Faith which strives to love God and our neighbors through the church. Served by: Rev. Msgr. Randall J. Vashon, Pastor Rev. Edmund A. Luciano III, KHS, Parochial Vicar Rev. Andrew Smith, O.S.B., Weekend Assistant Mr. Patrick Cline, Deacon Mr. Gerard Sims, Deacon Mrs. Christina Blalock, Director of Sacred Music Mrs. Karen Dill, Director, Office of Catechetical Formation Mr. Sean O’Brien, Youth Ministry Leader Mr. Mark LaFleur, Director, St. Bernard Cemetery
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The Roman Catholic Community of St. Bernard of Clairvaux
500 Route 22 East, Bridgewater, NJ 08807
February 11, 2018 - Sixth Sunday In Ordinary Time
“We are the Living Stones”, a family of Faith which strives to love God and our neighbors through the church.
Served by:
Rev. Msgr. Randall J. Vashon, Pastor Rev. Edmund A. Luciano III, KHS, Parochial Vicar
Rev. Andrew Smith, O.S.B., Weekend Assistant Mr. Patrick Cline, Deacon Mr. Gerard Sims, Deacon
Mrs. Christina Blalock, Director of Sacred Music Mrs. Karen Dill, Director, Office of Catechetical Formation
Mr. Sean O’Brien, Youth Ministry Leader Mr. Mark LaFleur, Director, St. Bernard Cemetery
A curious feature of the first half of Mark’s Gospel is the pattern of Jesus working a miracle, then telling the recipient of the miracle to keep still about it. Many theories have been offered: Mark is setting the stage for the great “secret” revealed when Peter will proclaim Jesus the Messiah at Caes-area Philippi; more skeptical commentators offer that Jesus, fully aware of human nature, knew that the way to spread the news was to tell people to keep it secret. The insight into this secret-keeping that serves us well, however, is that Jesus was initiating his public ministry according to the pattern that Paul describes. He was doing it for the glory of God—not for his own benefit, but for that of all. Paul would later write in Philippians that Jesus “humbled” himself to become like us. And we see this humility at work in today’s healing of the leper. Jesus is trying to reveal the presence of God’s reign among the people, not so that he himself might receive the glory, but so that God would be glorified through him. Imitating this pattern, which Paul encourages the Jewish and Greek Christian factions in Corinth to do, still serves us well today.
In your kindness we ask you to remember all the sick members of our parish especially Kathy Deleski, as well as those who reside in nursing homes and senior facilities. We ask you also to pray for our beloved dead.
Monday, February 12
8:00 AM Adelia Figueiredo, req. by her family 12:10 PM Greg Vasilik, req. by his sister
Tuesday, February 13
8:00 AM Josephine Bosco, (1st ann.), req. by Senatore family 12:10 PM Eileen Falvey, req. by her husband & children
Wednesday, February 14 Ash Wednesday; Fast and Abstinence
8:00 AM For the People of St. Bernard 12:10 PM Nancy Bourdeau, (1st ann.), req. by Senatore family 4:45 PM Service with Ashes 7:30 PM Louis Crisa, req. by the family
Thursday, February 15
8:00 AM Patricia LaSala, req. by the family 12:10 PM Crispino Ionata, req. by the Fabiano Family
Friday, February 16 Abstinence
8:00 AM Stella Sadowski, req. by Tori Young 12:10 PM Crispino Ionata, req. by the Fabiano Family
Saturday, February 17
9:00 AM Silvina Aquino, req. by her daughter 5:15 PM (Vigil) Bernard Breslin, req. by the Breslin Family
Sunday, February 18 First Sunday of Lent
7:30 AM For the People of the Parish 9:00 AM Helen & Harry Kuncik, req. by their daughter 10:30 AM Daniel Santos, req. by his parents 12:00 PM Emanuel J. Vecchi Sr. , req. by his wife
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This Week at St. Bernard
Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 11, 2018
Whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God.
— 1 Corinthians 10:31
Sunday, February 11 - Sixth Ordinary Sunday Social Concerns Food Collection, SHIP Collection
8:30 am - 9:45 am - CF Classes 9:30 am - 11:00 am - RCIA Catechumenate Meeting, RMR
10:30 am - Children’s Liturgy at Mass, Chapel 1:30 pm - Baptisms, Church
“Faith makes all things possible. Hope makes all things work.
Love makes all things beautiful. Generosity feeds the poor and cares for the children.”
Fr. David Convertino, OFM
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Commission for Liturgy and Worship
Ministers of the Liturgy
We acknowledge with appreciation the following Liturgical Ministers who will serve at next weekend’s Masses:
February 17th & 18th
The Parish Prayer Chain is a group of Parishioners that regularly pray for your needs. It consists of two groups, those who pray during the daytime and those who pray in the evening.
Should a need for prayer arise, please call Joan Dobrosky at 908-231-9545 to initiate your prayer request. Your intention will be prayed for by both Chains and kept strictly confidential. If you have an interest in becoming a member of the Prayer Chain, please call Joan.
5:15 Mass Altar Servers: Michael Rossman, Ashley Straka
Readers: Dominick Batkowski, Gretchen Toolan
Eucharistic Ministers: Laura Curcio, John Shanagher, Jill Cenzano, Mai Corvi, Rich Corvi, Mila Gaspar
7:30 Mass Altar Servers: Jos Parayil, Matthew Parayil
Readers: Priscilla Weick, Meaghan O’Connor
Eucharistic Ministers: Pat Dante, Elisabeth McConville, Anita Bruno, Jane McElroy
9:00 Mass Altar Servers: Kathryn Blood, Nicholas Mattia
Readers: Noah Jer ris, Stacey Alvey
Eucharistic Ministers: Margaret Blood, Pat Capaccione, Carol Goett
Eucharistic Ministers: Katie Ollis, Dana Lauducci, Cynthia O’Connor, Tim O’Connor, Jim Alaimo, Barbara Coscia
12:00 Mass Altar Servers: Salvatore Cicale,
Kevin Czarkowski
Readers: Joe Filep, Marie Pierce
Eucharistic Ministers: Jeannette Merritt, Mary Padavano, Kerry McCarthy, Bruny Carlo
2018 Mass Book Filled
We have filled the intentions for all our Masses through December 31, 2018. If you would like masses offered for your intentions, we will gladly take them and they will be sent to priests who are retired and/or those in non-parish ministry (e.g. chaplains who say regular masses but in hospitals or other institutions.) The masses will be said and the intentions fulfilled but they will not be said here at St. Bernard Parish. The 2019 book will open this coming summer and will be announced in the bulletin.
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St. Bernard of Clairvaux 2018 Lenten Mission
The 40 Hours of Eucharistic Adoration
March 4th, 5th and 6th, 2018
Once again, as part of our Lenten practices, the parish community of St. Bernard of Clairvaux invites its members and the people of the Diocese of Metuchen, to participate in the Forty Hours Eucharistic Devotion. All the faithful are encouraged to attend and spend one hour of adoration in the presence of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. This hour can be at any time you choose: morning, afternoon, evening and through the night and early hours. The practice of Forty Hours Devotion originated in Milan about the year 1530. In the United States, St. John Neumann, the fourth Bishop of Philadelphia, was a strong promoter of this devotion. The Second Vatican Council upheld and encouraged the adoration of the Blessed Sacrament outside the Mass, teaching that the Holy Eucharist is “the source and summit of the Christian Life” (Lumen Gentium #11). We all deserve and need to take advantage of this special time to restore and renew our spiritual life. The theme of this year’s Parish Mission will be Evangelization: Back to Basics. The 40 Hours of Eucharistic Adoration will begin on Sunday, March 4th at 7:30 pm with Evening Prayer and a reflection by Rev. Timothy Christy of the Office of Evangelization. Evening prayer and further reflections will be held on Monday, March 5th at 7:30 pm and Tuesday, March 6th at 7:30 pm. Plan on participating in the 40 Hours of Eucharistic Devotion as part of your Lenten practices.
Lenten Obligations So that the Church of Metuchen may be spiritually one in a common observance of Lent, the following days of fast and abstinence are to be observed by all Catholics of the Diocese who enjoy the blessings of good health: 1. The days of fast and abstinence are Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. 2. All other Fridays of Lent are days of abstinence. 3. From the Evening Mass of the Lord's Supper on Holy Thursday until the celebration of the Easter Vigil on the evening of Holy Saturday, the Easter fast should be observed so that, with uplifted and welcoming hearts, we may be ready to celebrate the joys of the Resurrection. This ancient tradition, intimately connected with the Rites of Holy Week and the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults, is encouraged, especially in those places baptizing catechumens at the Easter Vigil. The obligation to fast applies only to Catholics between the ages of 18 and 59. To fast in the Catholic tradi-tion means to limit oneself to one full meal during the day so as to experience hunger. The obligation of abstinence affects all Catholics who have reached the age of 14. Abstinence in the Catholic tradition means to abstain from meat. The obligation of fast and abstinence, as a whole, is a serious obligation. While failure to observe any penitential day in itself may not be considered serious, the failure to observe any penitential days at all, or a substantial number of them without good cause, would be considered a grave matter. Those unable to abstain for a valid reason on any given Friday of Lent are asked to perform some other penitential act, or to abstain on another day.
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During this week …
The Church’s Sanctuary lamp burns in memory of Noreen O’Neil as requested by
the St. Bernard Parish Family.
The Chapel’s Sanctuary lamp burns in thanksgiving for those being baptized this
weekend.
The Blessed Mother’s votive burns in intercession for those recovering from
surgery.
Candle Offerings Have you ever wondered why Catholics burn candles called votive candles in petition for their prayers to be heard or thanks to be given? The tradition of a votive offering comes all the way from Judaism at the establishment of worship rituals in the Exodus from Egypt. Votive offerings, usually of animals, were made in the temple for the very same reason that Catholics light candles.
Today the offering of the candle is used in place of the animal sacrifices and the flame consumes the wax the same way the sacrifices were immolated. In our parish there are three votive candles that burn for 7 days. The first two are the Sanctuary lamps by our church and chapel Tabernacles, and the third is a votive lamp at Our Lady's shrine in church.
The practice of having an eternal flame burning before the presence of God is first found in God's ordinances for worship in Exodus 27:21, to keep “a lamp burning before the Lord from evening till morning....among the Israelites for the generations to come.”
For almost 4,000 years these eternal flames or sanctuary lamps have been burning throughout Judaism's temple, synagogues and now in Catholic Churches. Together with the votive lamp by the Blessed Mother they can be dedicated to our particular prayer intentions, Thanksgiving, or in memorial of our deceased loved ones.
Please contact the parish office if you would like to dedicate one of these candles for your intentions. The suggested donation is ten dollars.
Commission for Liturgy and Worship (Continued)
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Commission for Catechetical Formation Activities
From The Office of Catechetical Formation
IMPORTANT DATES FOR FEbRuARy
Wednesday, February 14th: No CF Classes - Ash Wednesday, Prayer Service 4:45 pm
Sunday, February 18th through Wednesday, February 21st :
No CF Classes – Winter Break
Thursday, February 22nd: 6th Grade Stewardship Meeting, Parents & Students, 7:00 – 8:30 pm in Church/Cafeteria
Sunday, February 25th:
PACT Family Catechesis, 10:00 am – 11:30 am, Cafeteria
Tuesday, February 27th: 7th Grade Parent/Student Meeting, 7:00 pm in Church (NO OTHER 7TH GRADE CLASSES THIS WEEK)
Commission for Liturgy and Worship (Continued)
At the request of the Hurley family and in conjunction with St. Bernard Men’s Ministry, there will be a special memorial mass for Mrs. Maureen Hurley. Maureen, her husband, Jack and son, Patrick were long-time, dedicated and active parishioners. The mass will be held on Saturday, February 17th at 2pm in the church and followed by a light repast in rooms A & B.
Louis DeCuollo and
Lauren Fabrizio Married January 14, 2018
Alwin Richards and
Melanie Gibbons Married February 3, 2018
The prayers of your parish family are with you for a long and grace filled life together.
Congratulations to those recently married.
The Committee for Adoration is looking for a few helpful hands.
In preparation for the upcoming 40 Hours of Eucharistic Devotion, we are in need of help to make copies, organize and create the sign up board and other small organizational tasks. If you have a few hours through the month of February, we would really appreciate your help. Please
Commission for Catechetical Formation Activities (Continued)
ENCOUNTER LENT Join our faith community—and nearly 14,000 Catholic communities across the United States—in a life-changing Lenten journey of encounter with CRS Rice Bowl. Pick up your family’s CRS Rice Bowl from the Narthex this weekend. During the 40 days of Lent, as companions on the journey, we will encounter our neighbor.
Building a culture of life in our community
through education, pastoral care, advocacy and prayer
KEEP FILLING OUR CRIB!
Please know that the mothers in need are truly grateful for the support they receive from the St. Bernard Community. So, please keep the donations coming. The crib is located in the cry room. Currently, there is a need for baby wipes, baby shampoo, and girls and boys toddler clothes sizes 2 and 3. Diapers, formula, gently used clothing; toys and children’s books are always welcome.
Many thanks to our very generous parishioners who keep our crib filled with supplies for needy families. Each week donations are delivered to the Pregnancy Aid and Information Center in Raritan. Your generosity is greatly appreciated!!
Respect for Life
Our parish family has received a thank you from The Center for Great Expectations for the generous donation of books, clothing, diapers, gift cards and more. Your assistance and commitment to help these mothers and children is greatly appreciated.
Commission For Christian Service
Commission for Christian Community
St. Bernard Men’s Club will sponsor a viewing of “The Case for Christ” on Saturday, February 17th at 6:30 pm in the cafeteria. The event is free and open to all. Confirmation candidates are strongly encouraged to attend. Pizza and snacks will be served.
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ParishPay and WeShare 2017 Tax Statements For parishioners using electronic giving, please be advised that your 2017 Contribution Statement were sent out last week via the email you have on file with the parish. Due to the conversion of ParishPay to WeShare in 2017, there are two separate Contribution Statements one for ParishPay and one for WeShare. For parishioners that use offertory envelopes, your Contribution Statements were mailed out last week. Should you have any questions, please contact the parish office.
Ongoing Benefits of WeShare Online Giving!!!
Family Budget Flexibility
Set up your recurring gift using a credit card, checking or savings account Opportunity to gain credit card points Leave your checkbook at home Donations can be processed weekly, monthly, semimonthly, quarterly, semiannually, or annually
based on your designation
Your Funds Are Protected
Your donations are automatically transferred to St. Bernard’s parish account so it’s safer and more secure
Consistent Parish Support
Ongoing donations even if you are unable to attend Mass or travelling
Enroll at www.stbernardbridgewater.org Thank you for your continued support to the parish!
Diocesan News
2018 Bishop’s Annual Appeal
Lighting a Fire in the Heart of Our World
Twenty-four percent – $1.7 million dollars – of the funds raised by the 2018 Bishop’s Annual Appeal is earmarked for Catholic Charities, Diocese of Metuchen. Through more than 100 programs, Catholic Charities serves those most in need of our assistance. If you have yet to make your pledge to this
year’s Bishop’s Annual Appeal, you will have the opportunity to do so the weekend of February 24/25, which has been designated as Bishop’s Annual Appeal In-Pew Weekend. Help us reach our target of 100% participation. Every gift, no matter the size, is important and greatly appreciated.
The annual drive to support our diocesan newspaper, The Catholic Spirit, is taking place during the month of February, National Catholic Press Month. Please support their good work by using the envelope in your packet. Any amount you contribute will show your support for the ministry of The Catholic Spirit and will be greatly appreciated.
And please remember to take home a copy of the paper – it has a special role to play in your life as a practicing Catholic.
In previous years, what has the Church done in localities where the outbreak of Influenza is most significant? In those localities where the outbreak of the disease has been the most significant, bishops have introduced several liturgical adaptations in regard to such practices as the distribution of Holy Communion and the exchange of the Sign of Peace in order to limit the spread of contagion.
What measures should be taken in Roman Catholic liturgies in the United States of America during flu season? Priests, deacons, and extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion should be especially reminded of the need to practice good hygiene. Ministers of Holy Communion should always wash their hands before Mass begins; a further precaution suggests using an alcohol-based anti-bacterial solution before and after distributing Holy Communion. The faithful should be instructed not to receive from the chalice if they feel ill.
What about further adaptations or the restriction of options at Mass? The Diocesan Bishop should always be consulted regarding any changes or restriction of options in the celebration of Roman Catholic Liturgy. However, the need for the introduction of widespread liturgical adaptations for the prevention of the transmission of influenza in the dioceses of the United States of America is not evident at this time.
What is the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops doing to address this question? While the USCCB Secretariat of Divine Worship will continue to monitor the situation and provide the best advice possible to Diocesan Bishops and their Offices for Worship, it is ultimately the responsibility of the Diocesan Bishop to recommend or mandate liturgical changes in response to influenza in particular local areas. The Secretariat likewise appreciates whatever information Diocesan Offices for Worship are able to provide concerning local conditions and the pastoral responses developed by Diocesan Bishops.
THE CHURCH'S LITURGICAL RESPONSE TO INFLUENZA
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DID YOU KNOW?
At the heart of Catholic School education is the unwavering belief that the education of children is the primary responsibility of the family and the Church, not the government. Until the middle of the 19th century, this also was the prevailing view of most American citizens. But the rapid industrialization and urbanization, in concert with the arrival of millions of immigrants changed this. Many citizens became fearful of social and political unrest so they proposed the institution of the Common or Public School which would mix together children of various social classes, nationalities and creeds to inculcate the proper values for success in American society. The end result would be patriotic, law-abiding, differential and diligent American Citizens. In this manner, the competition for the hearts and minds of Catholic children and their parents began in the middle of the 19th century and continues to the present day. Catholic parents today face the same kind of choices their grandparents and great-grandparents had over 100 years ago. Please remember that there is one theme, which pervades the history of Catholic School Education for more than two centuries. It is this, Catho-lics have sacrificed for our children because we want the result to be that their faith formation is deeply rooted spiritually, while at the same time becoming law-abiding, differential and diligent Catholic American Citizens. Come see what we’ve accomplished. Visit our Catholic Schools.
Diocesan Eucharistic Adoration
Commencing in February, Eucharistic Adoration will be held in the chapel at the St. John Neumann Pastoral Center, Piscataway. Volunteer adorers and intercessors are needed Monday through Friday during business hours to pray for the intentions of the diocese.
For information or to volunteer, call Laura at 732-529-7932 or email [email protected].
Report of Sunday Offerings in Support of our Parish
July, 2017 to June, 2018 Financial Year
Remember that money is a resource for ministry. Thank you for making ministry possible at St. Bernard.
When writing or changing your will, please consider remembering your parish of St. Bernard. For more information, please contact Margaret Guellich at 732-562-2436 or [email protected].
Bulletin articles are due no later than Noon Sunday for publication in the upcoming Sunday’s bulletin.
Please submit article requests to Mary Ann Stevens via email at [email protected] or drop off in the Parish Office.
The Parish Clergy
Rev. Msgr. Randall J. Vashon, Pastor - ext. 803, Email: [email protected] Rev. Edmund A. Luciano III, KHS, Parochial Vicar - ext. 806, Email: eluciano@... Rev. Andrew Smith, O.S.B. Weekend Assistant Mr. Patrick Cline, Deacon, Email: [email protected] Mr. Gerard Sims, Deacon, ext. 805, Email:[email protected] The Parish Office
Email: [email protected] Ms. Virginia (Ginny) Hayden, Office Mgr. & Adm. Asst. to the Pastor - ext. 802, Email: ghayden@... Mr. Brian Curtis, Finance & Business Mgr. – ext. 821, Email: bcurtis@... Mrs. Donna Blanton, Receptionist, Parish Registr ar and Wedding Prep.– ext. 800, Email: dblanton@... Mrs. Mary Ann Stevens, Bulletin Editor , Parish Calendar and Website Management - ext. 818, Email: mstevens@... Mr. Bill Chmielewski, Maintenance Supervisor – ext. 819 The Office of Catechetical Formation
Office: 908-725-0552 ext. 811 Fax: 908-725-9949, Email: [email protected] Mrs. Karen Dill, Director – ext. 825, Email: kdill@... Mrs. Mary Sullivan, Admin. Assistant - ext. 811 Mrs. Alex Kornas, Admin Assistant - ext. 810 The Office of Youth Ministry
Sean O’Brien, Youth Ministry Leader, ext. 804 Email: sobrien@... Lighthouse - ext. 816 The Office of Liturgy and Sacred Music
Mrs. Christina Blalock, Director of Sacred Music - ext. 807, Email: cblalock@... St. Bernard Cemetery and Mausoleums
Email: [email protected] Mr. Mark LaFleur, Cemetery Director , 908-725-8305 Mrs. Mary Beth Hansen, Admin. Assistant, 908-725-8305 Clergy Residence (For Emergency Only): 908-526-6859
The Finance Council – an advisory or consultative body to the Pastor in matters pertaining to the ordinary and extraordinary matters of financial administration. The Council shares, with the Pastor, the responsibility for prudent administration of financial affairs and the formation of its policies and procedures in service to effective management of parish assets. The Stewardship Council – provides a systematic way of infusing the theology and practice of Stewardship into the life of the parish, identifying opportunities for members to exercise their gifts for the betterment of the parish and community. The Pastoral Council – devoted to prayer and the study of church documents and other sound resources, as well as parish centered reflection on that study; collaborates with the pastors, clergy and staff in the work of ministry. From the Pastoral Council evolved five commissions and their ministries: Commission for Christian Service
Appalachian Mission Pro-Life Awareness Bereavement Ministry SHIP Mobile Soup Kitchen
Blood Drive Social Concerns Collections Guatemala Partnership Interfaith Hospitality Network Commission for Christian Community
Christian Word Ministry Doughnut Sunday Divorced/Separated Support Group Golden Stewards Art & Gardening Ministry Men’s Ministry Small Faith Community Parish Events Committee Young Builder’s Club Prayer Shawl Ministry Youth Basketball
Commission for Evangelization
Cursillo Retreat Public Relations Committee Ecumenical Board Women’s Prayer Group Parish Retreat (Beloved) Commission for Liturgy and Worship
Altar Servers Adult Altar Servers Care Facility Visitation Ministry Children’s Liturgy of the Word Choir & Instrumental Readers Eucharistic Ministers Right of Christian Initiation Liturgical Environment Sacristan Ministers of Hospitality Visitors to the Homebound Commission for Catechetical Formation
Adult Spirituality/Scripture Study Baptism Preparation
Catechetical Formation Fr. Barton Parish Library Senior High Youth Group
If you are interested in finding out more about a particular council, commission or ministry, please call the Parish Office.
The Councils and Ministries of St. Bernard
Parish Directory St. Bernard of Clairvaux Church
500 Route 22 East, Bridgewater, NJ 08807
Telephone: (908)725-0552 Fax: (908)725-4524 Website: http://stbernardbridgewater.org / Also on Facebook
Welcome to the Parish Community of St. Bernard of Clairvaux
Parish Life at St. Bernard Sacramental Life at St. Bernard
Parish Membership
Welcome Newcomers! So that we might provide for all of your sacramental and pastoral needs, we would like to officially welcome and register you in the parish. If you haven’t already done so, please call the Parish Office to begin your registration process. Parishioners are reminded that we can best serve you if we have accurate information in our Parish Census program. Please call the Parish Office with any changes in your address, phone number, family status, etc. or if you notice any misinformation in any correspondence you might receive from us. Catechetical Formation
Students in grades Pre-K through 8 are provided Catholic instruction and sacramental preparation by our Catechetical Formation staff and parent volunteers. Parish membership is required for enrollment in our program. Please call our Office of Catechetical Formation to register your child for classes. Youth Ministry
Our youth are an active part of our ministry here at St. Bernard. All high school teens are welcome to attend Tuesday youth group meetings in The Lighthouse, on the third floor of the Parish Center, from 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm.
Please call Sean O’Brien at ext. 804 or email Sean at [email protected] for details. Please join us! Young Builder’s Club at St. Bernard
As part of our Youth Ministry program, we offer our Young Builder’s Club one Saturday each month for children aged 3 to 10, with a parent. Using the K’nex building toys, the group encourages teamwork and social interaction. Each meeting opens with prayer and song. Watch the bulletin for upcoming events.
To learn about all the ministries at St. Bernard Parish, visit our parish website at
www.stbernardbridgewater.org
Baptism
Expectant and adoptive parents are required to attend our Baptism preparation class. It is best to call the Parish Office at least four months before your child’s birth or in the case of adoption, upon completion of the adoption process. The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults
Individuals who have never been baptized, baptized Christians from other denominations, and baptized Catholics who have never received the Sacraments of first Eucharist and Confirmation, and who are interested in becoming full participants in the Catholic faith are invited to call the Parish Office to begin the Inquiry process. The Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturday: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM, or by appointment The Celebration of the Eucharist
Monday— Friday (Chapel): 8:00 AM & 12:10 PM (12:10 PM suspended in July and August) Saturday: 9:00 AM (Chapel); Vigil 5:15 PM Sunday: 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM and 12:00 PM Holy Days of Obligation: 8:00 AM, 12:10 PM and 7:30 PM; Vigil 4:30 PM The Celebration of Christian Marriage
Arrangements with the Church for a wedding should be made approximately one year prior to the desired date. Participation in a Diocesan Pre-Cana program will assist couples in their preparation for the sacrament of Matrimony. Catholics who have been away from the Church and the Sacraments need to re-establish their Church and Sacramental life as a pre-requisite for marriage. Sacrament of the Sick - Homebound
We encourage you to call the Parish Office to make arrangements for either the Celebration of the Anointing of the Sick or for the Eucharist to be brought to the sick, the elderly, and the homebound.
